India will open its FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against China as the Salima Tete-led side hunts for its maiden podium finish at the Worlds.
India and China has been drawn alongside England and South Africa in Pool D. The top two teams from the group stage will progress to the second round.
When and where is the India vs China FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 match taking place?
The FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D opener between India and China will take place at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Sunday, August 16, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM IST.
Where to watch the India vs China match on TV in India?
The live broadcast of the India vs China match will be available on the Star Sports Network TV channels across India.
How to watch the live stream of India vs China in India?
Indian fans can watch the live streaming of the match online via the JioHotstar app and website.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Women’s pools
The 16 women’s teams have been divided into four pools.
Pool A: Australia, Chile, Japan, Netherlands
Pool B: Argentina, Germany, Scotland, United States
Pool C: Belgium, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand
Pool D: China, England, India, South Africa
Published on Aug 16, 2026
